1931 Imperial Japanese Army Manchurian Incident Photo Album / Showa 6 Special

Original 1931 “Special Pictorial Record of the Manchurian Incident”. Early Showa-era photo album. Documenting the outbreak of the. The turning point that marked the beginning of Japan’s continental expansion and ultimately led to the Second Sino-Japanese War. Mukden (Liutiaohu) Railway Explosion. On September 18, 1931, near Shenyang (formerly Mukden). The Imperial Japanese Army’s Kwantung forces used this event as a pretext to launch a full-scale occupation of. Within a few months, Japan had seized major cities such as Mukden, Changchun, Harbin, and Jinzhou. This military operation shocked the international community and became a. Major prelude to World War II in Asia. ? About This Book. Provides a vivid photographic record of the campaign. Frontline scenes from Mukden, Jinzhou, Harbin, and other key locations. Portraits of leading Japanese and Chinese military and political figures. Japanese Army troop movements, artillery units, and occupation forces. Civilian life and reconstruction efforts after occupation. Detailed “Map of the Manchurian Situation” and “Japan-China War Map” on the back cover. The album serves as both a historical and visual document of early Showa Japan’s military expansion and propaganda photography. The photo portraits include. Key Imperial Japanese Army commanders. Members of the Japanese cabinet during the incident. Chinese Nationalist figures and regional leaders of Manchuria. These images collectively illustrate the. Political and military structure surrounding the 1931 Manchurian Incident. Making this album a unique record of both sides. Unlike later wartime propaganda books, this volume was produced. Immediately after the outbreak. Of the Manchurian Incident. It preserves the atmosphere and perspective of the time, offering researchers and collectors a. First-hand visual account of Japan’s early expansionism. The origins of the Sino-Japanese War. Showa-era propaganda and photojournalism. Imperial Japanese Army operations in Manchuria. Tokushu Manshu Jihen Dai Shashincho. (“Special Pictorial Record of the Manchurian Incident”). 26 × 19 cm. (cover wear, light stains, minor binding looseness). Pages remain well preserved for its age. ? Collector’s Note. A highly valuable artifact of pre-war Japanese photojournalism. Ideal for historians, collectors, and institutions interested in. Imperial Japan, military history, and early 1930s East Asia. Such complete and well-preserved copies rarely appear on the market. Manchurian Incident, Mukden, 1931, Imperial Japanese Army, Kwantung Army, Pre-WW2 Japan, Showa 6, Manchuria, China, Japanese Military Photo Album, Mukden Incident, Rare Historical Document, Propaganda Book, East Asia War History. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).
WWII Imperial Japanese Army Type 5 Greatcoat 1937 Named NCO Corporal Wool Coat


This is an original. Imperial Japanese Army Type 5 (Showa Type 5) wool greatcoat. The collar insignia identifies the original owner as a. A non-commissioned officer (NCO) responsible for leading small units and training soldiers in the Imperial Japanese Army. 1937 marked the beginning of the Second Sino-Japanese War, when Japan began its large-scale military campaign in China. This greatcoat was manufactured during that pivotal year and represents an authentic piece of early WWII Japanese military history. Unlike the later Type 98 greatcoat, the Type 5 model was made from thick, high-quality wool and offered excellent protection against severe winter conditions. Because it was expensive to manufacture, it was eventually replaced by a simpler and more economical design, making surviving Type 5 examples increasingly desirable among collectors today. Original Arsenal and Issue Markings. The inside of the coat still retains several original Japanese arsenal and inspection markings. Manufactured in Showa 12 (1937). Main Arsenal Inspection Passed. Even more importantly, the interior also bears hand-written ownership markings. “Abe Juichi” . These original handwritten inscriptions connect the coat to the individual soldier who once wore it, transforming it from a military uniform into a tangible piece of personal history. Original Type 5 Imperial Japanese Army greatcoat. Original Corporal (NCO) collar insignia attached. Original arsenal stamps and handwritten name remain visible. Moth damage, small holes, stains, and signs of age are present. Please examine all photographs carefully for condition. Considering that this coat is nearly 90 years old, it remains an impressive surviving example of an early Imperial Japanese Army winter uniform. Military uniforms with a confirmed production year, original arsenal markings, rank insignia, and a named owner are becoming increasingly difficult to find. An excellent addition for WWII militaria collectors, museums, reenactors, or anyone interested in Imperial Japanese Army history. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
1929 USS Whitney AD-4 Log Robert Dinty Moore Fleet Problem IX Navy Ephemera
Navy sailor log and ephemera group from Robert “Dinty” Moore, Yeoman, U. Associated with USS Whitney AD-4, Destroyer Squadrons, Scouting Fleet, Tender Squadron Nine. This group includes Moore’s hand-lettered “LOG” scrapbook cover page, signed by Moore and marked Log Room, U. Whitney, with an impressed U. Moore notes that the book was started 25 February 1928 as a supplement to his photograph album. Also included is a 1929 Prospective Movements of the U. Whitney sheet listing Hampton Roads, Colon, Balboa, Panama Canal Zone, Guantanamo Bay, Callao, Peru, Philadelphia, Charleston, and Newport. Most notably, the January schedule directly names Fleet Problem IX for 22-30 January 1929, connecting this personal sailor archive to one of the major interwar U. The group also includes a USS Whitney promotion/advancement form dated 13 September 1928 for Robert T. Moore, advancing him from Yeoman Third Class to Yeoman Second Class, acting appointment, effective 8 September 1928. A strong named interwar U. Navy archive fragment with excellent Scouting Fleet, destroyer tender, Guantanamo, Panama Canal Zone, Fleet Problem IX, and enlisted yeoman service interest. Original period paper ephemera with heavy age wear, including toning, staining, fold lines, tears, edge chipping, paper loss, creasing, and fragile areas. Some pages are partial or separated, and some handwriting is light or partially obscured. The group should be handled carefully. Please review all photos closely. Navy sailor log / ephemera archive. Named Person: Robert “Dinty” Moore / Robert T. Advanced to Y2c acting appointment. Fleet/Unit: Destroyer Squadrons, Scouting Fleet; Squadron Nine. Event Referenced: Fleet Problem IX, January 1929. Locations: Guantanamo Bay, Balboa, Panama Canal Zone, Colon, Callao, Newport, Charleston, Philadelphia, Hampton Roads. Navy, interwar Navy, Scouting Fleet, destroyer tender, sailor archive.
An Answer to the Nazi Menace Petition To President Roosevelt Truth, Justice 1934

A very rare original piece of American history. An Answer to the Nazi Menace. Petition To President Roosevelt. B’Nai B’Rith District Grand Lodge, 1934. The booklet does have some wear as can be seen in the pictures. Very early Nazi-period (1934) mass-strategy to pressure FDR to make demands on Hitler. Within the pages of this brochure are the expressions of San Francisco’s public officials, civic leaders, fraternal and organization heads on the most compelling problem of the days, – the Nazi Menace. Those expressions have been collected as a part of the nation-wide B’nai B’rith campaign to obtain one million signatures on petitions which the President of the United States is asked to transmit to the German Government, as a protest against the unbearable hardships to which a stricken and defenseless people have been subjected. ” (from foreword) Includes letters, speeches, editorials, quotes from San Francisco public officials and civic leaders, newspaper headlines, quotes from Church leaders and educators, some possible resolutions, and “paragraphs taken from various leading publications throughout the United States. A copy of the Petition to be presented to President Roosevelt. OCLC lists 5 copies worldwide (UC-Berkeley, UC-Irving, Caroll College, HUC, UFLorida).
Clamp Nut Silver Possibly BKZ RSFS (Cartman-Edward) 1917-1930 y / Rare to meet
Your attention :Rare and atypical “silver nut”. Presumably from Tsarist insignia, Cartman-Eduard. Possibly from Early Soviet Republican insignia. Weight 6.68 grams, temporary oxides. The approach is also to a very rare variety of the combat red banner of the RSFSR Transcaucasian. I GIVE A PHOTO OF SAMPLES OF SIGNS WITH SIMILAR NUTS! If you need to expand your collection (orders, medals, badges, documents, photographs, archives, reference literature), I will be. Happy to help you find the rarest materials and provide informational support.
Antique 1923 Yardlong N. T. S. Newport R. I. 38th Co. Us Navy Photo 41 Long
This photo has some edge wear. It is a little wavy. (Please see photos for more details). Additional photos available upon request. Please specify details you would like to see more clearly. Most items not sent internationally.

1930 Original Marvin Boland 8×10 Photo Washington National Guard 161st Inf Co I

NOTE: I have recently acquired a literal treasure trove of WW1 and WW2 military items and will be listing them in the coming months. All of the items were destined for the landfill, until my sister in law rescued them! This is an authentic, original 8×10 silver gelatin print captured by renowned Tacoma photographer Marvin D. Boland on June 18, 1930. The image depicts the Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) of Company I, 161st Infantry, posing in their encampment at Camp Murray, Washington. These men were participating in the annual two-week summer maneuvers, a massive state-wide event involving 2,600 personnel known as Camp Dent. Authenticity: The reverse of the photo features Boland’s original studio stamp 404 South 11th St, Tacoma, Wash. Physical State: The print is in? Very Good vintage condition for its age. There is a tear near the right hand corner (pictured) there are some visible creases. If you require further pictures or have any questions please ask. Will be well packed before being sent. If you have any questions, please ask! Visit my store for more vintage ski patches, ski pins, ski tickets, ski brochures, t-shirts and various treasures.
WWII Imperial Japanese Army Academy Class 40 Graduation Photo Album 1928 Rare
This original graduation photo album was published in. July 1928 (Showa 3). To commemorate the graduation of the. 40th Class of the Imperial Japanese Army Academy. The institution responsible for educating many of Japan’s future military officers. Far more than a simple graduation album, this is an outstanding primary historical document that captures the education of officers who would later shape some of the most significant events in modern Japanese history. The album contains numerous photographs of cadets, instructors, academy buildings, training grounds, military exercises, aircraft, vehicles, and detailed roster pages listing the names of each company and platoon. Among the graduates recorded in this album are officers who later participated in what is known in Japan as the. In 1936 that profoundly influenced Japanese politics and accelerated the growing influence of the military before World War II. The roster also includes. Who later played an important role inside the Japanese Army during the final days of World War II by helping coordinate internal discussions surrounding Japan’s acceptance of the Potsdam Declaration. Another fascinating feature is the inclusion of Chinese military students studying at the academy, providing valuable insight into military exchanges between Japan and China during the late 1920s. The photographs beautifully preserve the appearance of young cadets before they entered history-showing uniforms, field exercises, academy life, military facilities, and the atmosphere of one of Japan’s most prestigious military institutions. For collectors of Imperial Japanese military history, military academies, original photographs, and prewar Japan, this album offers exceptional research value as an authentic primary source rather than a retrospective publication. It is rare to find an original academy graduation album whose members can later be connected to such historically significant events. A remarkable opportunity to own an authentic piece of prewar Japanese military history. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
Antique Carl Zeiss Jena Galilean Opera Glasses w Case German Optics Binoculars


A refined example of early 20th-century optical craftsmanship, these antique Galilean opera glasses were produced by Carl Zeiss Jena between 1924 and 1934, representing a period when German engineering set the global standard for precision optics. Compact and elegantly designed, these field glasses reflect the classic Galilean optical system-valued for its simplicity, clarity, and portability. Originally intended for theatergoing and light field use, they embody both function and sophistication from a bygone era. Crafted in Germany by the renowned Carl Zeiss Jena, this piece carries both historical and collector significance, offering a tangible connection to interwar European design and innovation. Antique Carl Zeiss Jena opera glasses. Made in Germany (Jena). Compact, lightweight field glasses. Optics: (update-clear / minor haze / spotting). Focus: (confirm smooth operation). Exterior shows age-appropriate wear. Case present with vintage patina. Early Zeiss production period (interwar era). Galilean system typical of theater/opera use. Strong crossover appeal: optics + decorative display. Increasingly sought after by collectors of scientific instruments. Theater or opera enthusiasts. Library or study décor. These opera glasses are more than a viewing instrument-they are a preserved piece of early 20th-century craftsmanship, reflecting a time when even the smallest objects were built with precision and purpose. Please review the photos carefully as they are part of the description. Price is reflective of condition, age, and market availability. Extra care will be taken to ensure safety during transit.
